iänmittaukset
iänmittaukset refers to methods used to determine the age of something. This can apply to a wide range of subjects, from historical artifacts and geological formations to living organisms and even astronomical objects. The specific techniques employed depend heavily on the nature of the object being dated and the desired level of accuracy.
For archaeological and geological samples, radiocarbon dating is a common method. This technique measures the decay
In biology, age can be determined through various means. For humans and many animals, counting growth rings
The field of archaeometry often involves the development and application of these age determination techniques to